Lonely PlanetAug 18
8 of the best places to drink coffee in Costa Rica
If you like your coffee, you’re going to love Costa Rica. Here are the best places in the country to try it.
offers tastings, tours, and coffee-making workshops
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- Mercado CentralMarketoffers informative walking tours
- La ManchaCaféknown for special blend of cold-brewed coffee and cascara
- EscalanteNeighborhoodtrendiest neighborhood, buzzing with youthful energy
- Calle 33Neighborhoodline of classy coffee shops
- Cafeoteca Coffee ShopRestaurantoffers tastings, tours, and coffee-making workshops
- Chepecletas Coffee TourPlacewalking tour of city's history, culture, and architecture
- Modo CaféRestaurantowned by a two-time national barista champion
- Elsewhere
- Café MonteverdeCaféMonteverde, Costa Ricasample top-notch coffee produced at its farm and roastery
- Santuario EcológicoPlaceSanta Elena, Costa Ricaoffers sensual coffee rituals and lessons in mindfulness
- Café ColibríRestaurantSanta Elena, Costa Ricatiny cafeteria with delicious coffee and visiting hummingbirds
- Monteverde Cloud Forest ReserveSightSanta Elena, Costa Ricanearby hiking destination
- La Casona del CafetalRestaurantCachí, Costa Ricarestaurant and hotel with outdoor seating and lake views
- Lago de CachíSightCachí, Costa Ricalakeside setting perfect for a coffee break
- Red Frog Coffee RoasterRestaurantLa Fortuna, Costa Ricaspecialist coffee shop with fresh-roasted coffee bean aroma
- Finca Rosa BlancaHotelSanta Barbara de Heredía, Costa Ricaluxury inn in lush surrounds of coffee plantation
- Feria del CaféFestivalFrailes, Costa Ricacountry's most important celebration of coffee